Differential Sensitivity to Contradictory Communication As a Function of Age and Culture

McCluskey, Ken W.; Albas, Daniel C.

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 9, 2, 167-78, Jun 78

Recordings were made of Canadian and Mexican actresses reciting contradictory messages in their respective languages (i.e., English and Spanish). The younger children in the experiment in both cultures interpreted the contradictory messages more negatively than the older children. (Author/AM)